Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 11:53 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:38 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Nov 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:015.75:381.16:451.36:365:29First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:244.91:045.76:391.17:451.26:375:28First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:295.02:095.87:471.08:430.96:385:28First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:355.33:145.98:550.89:410.66:395:27Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:415.74:166.110:010.510:360.26:405:26Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:446.15:146.211:040.211:29-0.26:415:25Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:416.66:086.312:03-0.16:425:24Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:356.97:006.312:20-0.512:59-0.36:435:23Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:277.17:526.21:11-0.71:54-0.46:435:23Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:207.28:465.92:01-0.72:47-0.36:445:22Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:147.09:405.72:51-0.63:40-0.16:455:21Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:086.810:365.43:41-0.34:330.26:465:21Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:046.411:345.24:320.05:280.56:475:20Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:016.15:270.46:260.86:485:19Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:335.012:585.86:270.77:250.96:495:19Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:325.01:535.57:290.98:211.06:505:18Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:285.02:455.48:291.09:121.06:515:18Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:235.13:365.39:261.010:000.96:525:17Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:155.34:245.310:200.910:440.86:525:17Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:035.55:095.311:090.811:240.76:535:16Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:465.75:515.311:550.76:545:16Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:265.86:315.212:020.512:390.66:555:15New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:055.97:105.212:380.51:200.56:565:15New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:415.97:475.11:130.42:000.56:575:15New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:175.98:234.91:490.42:390.56:585:14New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:515.88:584.82:250.43:170.66:595:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:255.89:354.73:030.43:570.67:005:14Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:035.710:174.73:430.44:390.77:015:14Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:475.611:064.74:280.55:260.77:015:13Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:405.55:200.66:190.77:025:13First Quarter30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665530)

Common Questions About Charleston, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Charleston, SC today?

Slack tide in Charleston, SC is approximately 2:45 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Charleston, SC?

Charleston, SC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Charleston, SC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Charleston, SC?

Tide predictions for Charleston, SC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Charleston, SC?

Tide data for Charleston, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8665530. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8665530.

What is the moon phase in Charleston, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Charleston, SC is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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